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Marshall, IL


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Marshall, Illinois

Marshall, Illinois is 15 miles W of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 85 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Clark county. The population of the city is 3,771.

The People and Families of Marshall

In Marshall, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Marshall are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Marshall has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marshall had a median family income of $42,909.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Marshall.

Marshall Housing

Of the housing in Marshall, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Marshall, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Marshall makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Marshall strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMarshall Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Marshall Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Marshall Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Marshall, IL

Comparing Marshall to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men75
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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